leak waters from air cond radiator?

i think this is all plastic issue.... toyota also kena

B38 most serious issue my mechanic encounter, turbo leak water coolant in it. Yes, they are water leak from the inner turbo and luckily during pressure leak test the exhaust downpipe were taken out and noticed the water dripping from it.

You got 3 options, either buy new turbo, service/fix turbo with China parts or buy half-cut.

The previous owner in the end choose half-cut

i mean if the turbo kong (rarely or after hit really2 high mileage) nowadays we can send the malfunction turbo for servicing and built it as standard back. not sure if it related, my company's car old Mitsubishi Triton Diesel with turbocharge engine just spend 5 days for Turbo kong repair (services) in Miri and the invoices shown at rm1.7k. If buy recond, for sure more expansive.

Any idea total cost for half cut turbo replacement for b38?
Hope it will not happen for me..haha

Dont know the actual amount, but need few k for sure (still cheaper than new turbo from SC at least 50% from what i heard).
You can just go half-cut shop and ask for it, depending on shop some may varies depending on quality & where they get the parts.

which tranny is best in your opinion?

What happen on differential?
What makes you hate ZF8 so much? Delay on changing gear or too smart always change gear?

Hmm..if turbo spoiled cant do anything...other wise other service price sounds ok to me.

End up opt for B38 318i.
full service record by AB..bought with sime darby..
Luck enuf my unit back in Sep 2022 has done turbo claim, all interior panel claim, engine mounting claim, heat management claim and etc...

RR also using ZF8... maybe yours unlucky got problem gua...